Derevyannoye brings historical memorial sites to the fore. Nearby, recreation areas with pine forests and sandy beaches add a scenic element. If you broaden your itinerary, you can also include natural and cultural attractions in the Republic of Karelia.
Memorial Sites in and near Derevyannoye
The mass grave in Derevyannoye is the resting place of the remains of five Soviet airmen who died in aerial combat with the enemy in 1941 and 1942. The memorial site is thus connected with the aerial battles of those years.
The “Krasnyy Bor” monument is located four kilometres from Derevyannoye. It commemorates the victims of political repression and stands at a site where mass executions took place in 1937 and 1938. The two memorial sites refer to different periods: the repressions of 1937–1938 and the aerial battles of 1941–1942.
Surrounding Landscape
The description of the route “Pamyatnye mesta sela Derevyannoye” mentions recreation areas with pine forests and sandy beaches near Derevyannoye. This offers a look at the local landscape alongside its historical perspective.
Holiday Apartment and Trip Planning
If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Derevyannoye, first decide what you want to focus on during your trip: the memorial sites in the village and its surroundings, or a broader exploration of the Republic of Karelia. For an excursion in the Kivach Nature Reserve, check the conditions and booking arrangements with the operator.
More Destinations in the Republic of Karelia
In the Kivach Nature Reserve, a general guided tour includes an outdoor walk to Kivach Waterfall, as well as visits to the dendrological collection and the Nature Museum. The waterfall is on the Suna River in central Karelia and has a drop of 10.7 metres. It is Europe’s second-largest lowland waterfall after the Rhine Falls. A 1,000-metre circular trail runs through a wooded area along the bank of the Suna near the excursion zone; the excursion lasts 1 to 1.5 hours. The circular trail and the excursion are described separately: the trail itself is not described as guided.
The “Kizhi” Museum Reserve displays 89 monuments of traditional wooden architecture in the open air. These include old chapels and houses, mills, granaries, threshing barns, and drying racks. Visitors can see the interior of the Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God and peasant houses; traditional peasant crafts are demonstrated in the houses. This brings religious buildings, homes, and agricultural structures together.
The Onega and White Sea petroglyphs are also part of the cultural heritage of the Republic of Karelia. The World Heritage site comprises 4,500 Neolithic rock carvings. The Onega petroglyphs include more than 1,200 figures in Pudozhsky District; most are located on the three central capes of Pery Nos, Besov Nos, and Kladovets. The White Sea petroglyphs mainly depict hunting and sailing scenes, along with related equipment, as well as animal and human footprints. Alongside its memorial sites, the region thus offers a connection to much older traces of human culture.
Discover more destinations: Kostomuksha, Spasskaya Guba, Yalguba, Suojarvi, Kalevala, Lososinnoye, Essoyla, Chalna.
For the main travel overview: Republic of Karelia.
